Two nearby exits come off Interstate 25, and a light rail station sits on the western side of the complex ( Ball Arena ). Drivers have three listed options: free street parking, paid street parking and valet parking. Street rules and rates are worth checking before the drive. For more game-day detail, see the Avalanche game day guide .
The Colorado Avalanche host the Dallas Stars at Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 (event listing). 303Happenings may earn a commission if you buy through these links. Bag rules come first on this plan, because they decide what leaves the house, followed by the two ways in and the division stakes.
Quick facts for game night
- Game: Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars
- Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026, per the arena site
- Place: 1000 Chopper Circle
- Entry: bags are prohibited and there is no storage on site
- Access: wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible seating
The ticket page is the place to check start time, ticket prices and availability before leaving.
Bag rules and entry
Laptops, tablets, bags, backpacks, luggage, coolers, parcels and briefcases are prohibited, and no storage is provided, according to the ticket listing linked above. A ticket and pockets are the whole kit, so decide what to carry before leaving home and allow time at the door.
The venue record lists a wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible seating.
Getting there by car or light rail
Why this Central Division matchup is worth a weeknight
The Avalanche play in the NHL's Central Division, Western Conference (Colorado Avalanche), and qualified for the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs. The Stars clinched a playoff spot in the 2025-26 season (2025-26 Dallas Stars season). Two playoff teams from one division make a game with real stakes, and it suits hockey fans who want a Central Division game live. The building is home to the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche and Mammoth (arena site).
Quick answers
What are the Ball Arena bag rules for Avalanche games? Backpacks, bags, laptops, tablets, luggage, coolers, parcels and briefcases are not allowed, and there is nowhere to leave them.
Is there light rail to Ball Arena? Yes. The station is on the western side of the complex.
Is Ball Arena wheelchair accessible? Yes. The record lists a wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible seating.
Where is Ball Arena? At 1000 Chopper Circle in downtown Denver.
Updated 2026-10-14: removed unsourced times, dates and facts, cited the remaining claims, rewrote the backpack question as a plain statement.
Photos: Ball Arena: Garrett Toenders; Ball Arena: weichao liang; Ball Arena: Matt Williams
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